MT 589 Field Specifications

3. Field 23G: Function of the Message

FORMAT

Option G

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(Function) (Sub-function)

PRESENCE

Mandatory

DEFINITION

This field identifies the function of the message.

CODES

Function must contain one of the following codes (Error code(s): T86):

CAST	Cancellation Request Status	Reply to a request to cancel a previously sent advice.
DRST	Depositary Receipt Status	Reply to a request for status of a depositary receipt transaction.
INST	Instruction Status	Reply to a previously sent instruction message.

CODES

Sub-function, when present, must contain one of the following codes (Error code(s): T85):

CODU	Copy Duplicate	This message is being sent as a copy, for information purposes and the message is a duplicate of a message previously sent.
COPY	Copy	This message is being sent as a copy, for information purposes.
DUPL	Duplicate	The message is for information/confirmation purposes. It is a duplicate of a message previously sent.